Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proudly announced on Saturday that India’s military strength has reached new heights, making victory a common occurrence. Addressing a gathering in Lucknow, he stated, “Operation Sindoor has proven that victory is no longer a minor incident for us. Victory has become our habit.”
During the event, Singh, alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ceremoniously flagged off the inaugural batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow. This marks a significant milestone as BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the advanced supersonic cruise missile system, has successfully completed the production of its first batch from its new integration and testing unit in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.
Singh lauded the armed forces for their exceptional precision and readiness, sending a clear message to India’s adversaries. He asserted, “The country is confident that our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of our BrahMos.”
Delivering a strong statement to Pakistan, the Defence Minister remarked that the events of ‘Operation Sindoor’ were just a glimpse of India’s formidable capabilities. “What happened in Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. But that trailer itself made Pakistan realise that if India could give birth to Pakistan, then I need not say anything further about what else it could do,” he added.
Highlighting BrahMos’ growing global appeal, Singh mentioned that the company has secured contracts worth approximately ₹4,000 crore with two countries in a single month. Looking ahead, he projected Lucknow to become a knowledge hub and a leader in defence technology, anticipating that experts from various nations will be drawn to the city. He further projected that the Lucknow unit’s turnover will reach around ₹3,000 crore from the next financial year, with GST collections expected to be ₹5,000 crore annually.